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WISN-TV has internship opportunities for students who are attending a college, university or community college. The student must be in an "internship program" through which they will earn credits at their school for their efforts. The student will receive credit for the internship and we in turn will grade the student.WISN-TV accepts interns year round: fall semester, winter semester, spring semester and summer semester.We accept interns to work in our news, sports, weather, sales, creative services and digital departments.Applicants must be a college junior, senior or graduate student and must receive academic credit for the internship. Internships with WISN-TV are unpaid. Interested students must submit an application and a résumé. A cover letter is optional. Completed documents should be sent to Gail Hotz, Intern Administrator. WISN-TV759 N 19th St.Milwaukee WI 53233ghotz@hearst.comDeadlines:Fall: June 15Spring: November 15Summer: March 15Available Internships:NewsroomNewsroom interns will spend roughly 4 weeks rotating through each of the following departments:Assignment desk, where they will assist in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources and the general public. It may also include research, scheduling and organizational tasks.TV News production, where they will practice writing and formatting scripts for broadcast as well as spending time in a news satellite or microwave van on the scene at a live news report.Digital news production, where they will research and write content for WISN digital platforms including the WISN app, WISN.com and various social media platforms.Creative ServicesAttend news meetings and department meetings to go over daily news topics and performance goalsWrite copy for voice-overs and promotional identifications.Perform production assistant duties such as locating props and photographs, researching music and video copies for the Creative Services Department.Shadow promotion producers to gain a strong overview of editing and shooting responsibilities of the Creative Services/producer function.Maintain anchors/reporters bios, photos and filesWrite press releases, advisories, articles, etc.Assist in promoting WISN programming by drafting Tweets and Facebook postsObserve unlimited newscasts and editing sessionsParticipate in promo shoots in the station and on locationSales/MarketingGenerating client specific reportsDeveloping sales promotional piecesClient mailingsContest fulfillment and on-air production assistanceHelping prospect new business leadsGathering research and ratings data for the development of sales marketing literatureData entryAttending sales meetings and sales calls when appropriateAssisting in sales promotion video productionSportsChecks sports and news wires for any breaking sports news.Compiles and submits complete list of chyron material to be used in the show.Gathers all professional and collegiate scores.Logs all sports events recorded by the Sports staff.Answering phone calls, taking messages and making calls for the producers and talent.May accompany reporters on location shoots.Shifts are normally in the daytime, evenings and on weekends.TechnicalThe internship program lasts 12 weeks. Each intern spends one week in the following areas to gain an overview of the 10 technical areas of the station:News EditENG ReceiveMicrowave News GatheringSatellite News GatheringNews PhotographyStudio Operations (Floor Direct)Control Room Operations (Robos/Audio/TD)Air Operations (Master Control/Air Assist)MaintenanceITAfter completing a week in each of the above areas, the final two weeks of the program will be designated for students to return to their areas of choice in order to gain additional training. *Set days may be set for an intern's semester, but shifts will constantly change based on the department in which they work.Weather***Please note: All candidates for weather internships with WISN must be enrolled in a meteorology curriculum or closely related program of study.• Analyze weather charts and models• Contribute to daily forecast preparation• Assist with weather graphics production• Assist meteorologists in gathering critical & breaking weather information and data• Relay important information to/from News, Assignment Desk, and Web staff• Attend editorial and news meetings• Research statistical data• Practice forecast delivery in-studio• Assist with social media efforts and email communicationHours are flexible and may require early mornings (4 a.m. - noon, later evenings 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.), and weekends (morning and evening shifts).Internship questions should be directed to Gail Hotz, Intern Administrator, ghotz@hearst.com.

WISN-TV has internship opportunities for students who are attending a college, university or community college. The student must be in an "internship program" through which they will earn credits at their school for their efforts. The student will receive credit for the internship and we in turn will grade the student.

Newsroom interns will spend roughly 4 weeks rotating through each of the following departments:

Assignment desk, where they will assist in gathering news and information. This includes taking and placing telephone calls from reporters, sources and the general public. It may also include research, scheduling and organizational tasks.

TV News production, where they will practice writing and formatting scripts for broadcast as well as spending time in a news satellite or microwave van on the scene at a live news report.

Digital news production, where they will research and write content for WISN digital platforms including the WISN app, WISN.com and various social media platforms.